Histories of the Unexpected

By: Sam Willis & James Daybell
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  • Histories of the Unexpected explores the past in ways that you never dreamt possible. Surely there’s nothing unexpected about the past? About History? Aha, well Histories of the Unexpected adopts a new approach to exploring our past. Gone is the traditional linear plotting of battles, monarchs and political movements. Histories of the Unexpected argues that everything has a history, even the most unexpected of subjects. Like SLIME. Or COURAGE. or APPLAUSE.... Presented by Dr Sam Willis and Professor James Daybell.

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    Sam Willis & James Daybell
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Episodes
  • Countdown to Christmas 2023: 24: GENEROSITY!

    Countdown to Christmas 2023: 24: GENEROSITY!
    Dec 24 2023
    In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 24: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..GENEROSITY!

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    46 mins
  • Countdown to Christmas 2023: 23: CHRISTMAS 2021!

    Countdown to Christmas 2023: 23: CHRISTMAS 2021!
    Dec 23 2023
    In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 23: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about…..CHRISTMAS 2021!

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    42 mins
  • Countdown to Christmas 2023: 22: CHRISTMAS 2018 PART 2!

    Countdown to Christmas 2023: 22: CHRISTMAS 2018 PART 2!
    Dec 22 2023
    In the countdown to Christmas 2023, the Unexpected Christmas elves have been busy preparing a special podcast advent calendar for your delectation, based on their Histories of the Unexpected favourite past episodes. And behind door 22: the Unexpected History of Christmas is all about….CHRISTMAS 2018 Part 2.!

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    25 mins

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